"Iceman" wrote in message
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> >We're planning a vacation to Mazatlan. Does anybody have any advice
> >for what foods to avoid. We plan on drinking bottled water, but we
> >were wondering about produce and other foods that may cause sickness.
> >Thanks for any information.
>
> Don't eat uncooked produce unless it's something that's peeled.
Peeled or soaked in an anti-microbial solution widely available in
produce departments and drugs stores on both sides of the border. What many
people don't realize it that a LOT of our produce in the States comes from
Mexico these days.
>
> Don't eat raw shellfish unless you're very sure that it's safe.
>
> Don't get drinks with ice - the ice is usually from the tap water.
I spend a lot of time in Mexico. I have never had any problem with ice.
It usually comes from the same place as the purified water.
>
> There's no problem with street stall food if it's well cooked.
In Mazatlan I suggest you try out the smoked Marlin available at the
Mercado.
Dennis
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